The city of Maputo will host Southern Africa’s first Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Exhibition and East Africa’s second, which will take place on 17 and 18 April 2024. The event aims to promote the gas industry in the region.
According to a statement, with the backing of the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME) and the Energy Regulatory Authority (ARENE), and with the participation of international and local associations, including the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) and AMEPETROL, the exhibition will bring together the main players in the LPG sector in the region.
More than 30 government and industry speakers representing more than 15 countries are expected to attend for presentations and debates during the conference. In addition, the exhibition will feature the latest products from leading international equipment manufacturers. Admission to the exhibition will be free for all visitors.
The document also states that the event is also an opportunity for the regional and international industry to work together to establish contacts and discuss business opportunities.
Mozambique has three development projects approved for the exploitation of natural gas reserves in the Rovuma basin, classed among the largest in the world, all located off the coast of Cabo Delgado province.
Two of these larger projects aim to channel the gas from the seabed to land, where it will be cooled in a plant for later export by sea in a liquid state. One is led by TotalEnergies (Area 1 consortium), while the other is an investment led by ExxonMobil and Eni (Area 4 consortium), with no announcement yet.
A third, smaller project also belongs to the Area 4 consortium and consists of a floating platform for capturing and processing gas for direct export at sea, which began in November 2022.
